Some questions immediately come to mind with regard to the aspirational goals outlined by the government in the Philippine Development Plan (PDP). First, can these goals be realized? Second, how can these be attained? Third, are the development instruments, particularly the development policy framework and strategy, adopted by the government through the PDP 2017–2022 and AmBisyon Natin 2040 the most appropriate in achieving the promises of poverty reduction, inclusive growth, sustained development, and better life for all—both in the medium- (until 2022) and long term (until 2040)?